Method, device for controlling kitchen air conditioner and kitchen air conditioner

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of intelligent household appliances, and discloses a method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner, which comprises the following steps: obtaining a wind speed gear of an extractor hood; in the case that the wind speed gear of the extractor hood is increased, reducing a fan rotating speed gear of the kitchen air conditioner; or in the case that the wind speed gear of the extractor hood is decreased, increasing the fan rotating speed gear of the kitchen air conditioner. When the extractor hood and the kitchen air conditioner operate simultaneously, the gear of the kitchen air conditioner is adjusted according to the operating state of the extractor hood, so that the conflict between the extractor hood and the kitchen air conditioner in the air suction mode can be reduced, and the kitchen air conditioner can be prevented from sucking in hot air from the outside in the indoor negative pressure state, thereby helping to reduce the energy consumption of the kitchen air conditioner. The application further discloses a kitchen air conditioner device for controlling a kitchen air conditioner and the kitchen air conditioner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smart home appliance technology, such as a method, apparatus, and kitchen air conditioner for controlling a kitchen air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, during the use of kitchen air conditioners, the airflow at the air inlet decreases due to the range hood drawing air from indoors to outdoors, creating a negative pressure environment. This reduces the cooling capacity of the kitchen air conditioner, creating a need to increase its cooling capacity.

[0003] To address the need for increased cooling capacity in kitchen air conditioning, a related technology discloses a kitchen air conditioner and its regulation method, comprising: the kitchen air conditioner and the range hood sharing a single air cavity. When the range hood and the kitchen air conditioner operate simultaneously, cooking fumes are drawn into the air cavity through the air inlet, where they are removed by a degreasing module. At this time, some of the degreased fumes are drawn outdoors through the duct by the range hood, while the remaining degreased fumes are drawn into the kitchen air conditioner's water-cooled heat exchange module for heat exchange, and then enter the kitchen through the air outlet, thereby providing cooling and increasing the airflow of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0004] In the process of implementing the embodiments of this disclosure, at least the following problems were found in the related art:

[0005] While related technologies have addressed the need to increase the cooling capacity of kitchen air conditioners, when both the range hood and the air conditioner operate simultaneously, the range hood draws cooking fumes from indoors to outdoors, while the air conditioner draws these fumes into its water-cooled heat exchange module. This creates a conflict in their airflow patterns, increasing overall energy consumption. Furthermore, when indoor negative pressure increases, the airflow entering the air conditioner decreases. When the airflow entering the air conditioner for heat exchange is less than the required airflow for the current fan setting, hot outdoor air may be drawn into the air conditioner, further increasing its energy consumption.

[0006] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the background section above is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of this application, and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, a brief summary is given below. This summary is not intended as a general commentary, nor is it intended to identify key / important components or describe the scope of protection of these embodiments, but rather as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0008] This disclosure provides a method, apparatus, control device, and storage medium for controlling a kitchen air conditioner, in order to reduce energy consumption during the operation of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0009] In some embodiments, the kitchen air conditioner includes: a housing, including an inner cavity, an air inlet, and an air outlet, wherein the inner cavity serves as an air chamber shared with a range hood, and the air inlet and air outlet are connected to the inner cavity; and an air supply module, which draws airflow from the inner cavity into the kitchen air conditioner, and after heat exchange, blows it out through the air outlet. The method includes: obtaining the fan speed setting of the range hood; adjusting the fan speed setting of the kitchen air conditioner when the fan speed setting of the range hood increases; or, increasing the fan speed setting of the kitchen air conditioner when the fan speed setting of the range hood decreases.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the range hood is running, the method further includes: detecting the position of a human body; selecting the air outlet closest to the human body; and adjusting the air guide plate corresponding to the nearest air outlet to the maximum air outlet angle.

[0011] In some embodiments, the method further includes: detecting the airflow speed at the air inlet of the kitchen air conditioner and the fan speed setting; and downgrading the fan speed setting when the airflow speed at the air inlet is lower than the airflow threshold corresponding to the fan speed setting.

[0012] In some embodiments, the kitchen air conditioner includes a water-cooled module for water-cooled heat dissipation; and a semiconductor refrigeration module located inside the housing, the semiconductor refrigeration module including a cooling surface and a heat-dissipating surface, the heat-dissipating surface being in thermal contact with the water-cooled module, characterized in that the method further includes: shutting off the water-cooled module and the semiconductor refrigeration module when the air inlet wind speed is lower than the wind speed threshold corresponding to the lowest fan speed setting.

[0013] In some embodiments, before obtaining the fan speed setting of the range hood, the method further includes: detecting air quality and / or flue resistance; and adjusting the fan speed setting of the range hood based on the air quality and / or flue resistance.

[0014] In some embodiments, detecting flue resistance includes: monitoring motor current; and calculating flue resistance based on motor current.

[0015] In some embodiments, calculating the flue resistance based on the motor current includes: when the motor current is greater than a set current threshold within a set time period, the flue resistance is large; when the motor current is less than a set current threshold within a set time period, the flue resistance is small.

[0016] In some embodiments, adjusting the fan speed of the range hood according to air quality includes: increasing the fan speed of the range hood when the air quality is within a first set range; or decreasing the fan speed of the range hood when the air quality is within a second set range; or turning off the range hood when the air quality is within a third set range; wherein the first set range indicates poor air quality; the second set range indicates moderate air quality; and the third set range indicates good air quality.

[0017] In some embodiments, adjusting the fan speed of the range hood according to the duct resistance includes: increasing the fan speed of the range hood when the duct resistance is high; and decreasing the fan speed of the range hood when the duct resistance is low.

[0018] In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a processor and a memory storing program instructions, the processor being configured to execute the method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner when the program instructions are executed.

[0019] In some embodiments, the kitchen air conditioner includes a housing and an air supply module; the housing includes an inner cavity, an air inlet and an air outlet, the inner cavity being shared with a range hood as an air chamber, and the air inlet and air outlet communicating with the inner cavity; the air supply module draws airflow from the inner cavity into the kitchen air conditioner, and after heat exchange, blows it out from the air outlet, and the kitchen air conditioner also includes the aforementioned device for controlling the kitchen air conditioner.

[0020] The method, apparatus, control device, and storage medium for controlling kitchen air conditioning provided in this disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:

[0021] When the range hood and kitchen air conditioner are running simultaneously, adjusting the kitchen air conditioner's setting according to the range hood's operating status can reduce conflicts between the two air intake modes and prevent the kitchen air conditioner from drawing in hot air from the outside under negative pressure conditions, thus helping to reduce the energy consumption of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0022] The above general description and the description below are exemplary and illustrative only and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. These illustrations and drawings do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements having the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements. The drawings are not to be scaled. And wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the kitchen air conditioner structure;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0028] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure;

[0031] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a device for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in an embodiment of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To provide a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of this disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this disclosure. In the following technical description, for ease of explanation, several details are used to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments may still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices may be simplified in their depiction to simplify the drawings.

[0033] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate for the embodiments of this disclosure described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0034] Unless otherwise stated, the term "multiple" means two or more.

[0035] In this embodiment of the disclosure, the character " / " indicates that the objects before and after it are in an "or" relationship. For example, A / B means: A or B.

[0036] The term "and / or" describes an association between objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B means: A or B, or A and B.

[0037] The term "correspondence" can refer to an association or binding relationship. The correspondence between A and B means that there is an association or binding relationship between A and B.

[0038] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in the present disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0039] Combination Figure 1As shown, the kitchen air conditioner currently includes a casing 1 and an air supply module 5. The casing 1 includes an inner cavity, an air inlet 11, and an air outlet 12. The inner cavity serves as an air chamber shared with the range hood, and the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12 are connected to the inner cavity. The air supply module 5 draws the airflow from the inner cavity into the kitchen air conditioner, and after heat exchange, it is blown out through the air outlet 12.

[0040] Optionally, the kitchen air conditioner also includes a water-cooled module 2 and a semiconductor refrigeration module 3. The water-cooled module 2 is used for water-cooled heat dissipation; the semiconductor refrigeration module 3 is located inside the casing and includes a cooling surface and a heat-dissipating surface, with the heat-dissipating surface in thermal contact with the water-cooled module 2.

[0041] Optionally, the kitchen air conditioner also includes a heat dissipation assembly 4 and a drip tray 7. The heat dissipation assembly 4 is in thermal contact with the cooling surface, is located in the inner cavity, and is adjacent to the air outlet 12. The drip tray 7 is located below the heat exchange fins 41 and between the air inlet 11 and the air outlet 12, and is used to collect condensate.

[0042] When the range hood and kitchen air conditioner operate simultaneously, cooking fumes are drawn into the air cavity through the air inlet 11. The grease is removed by the degreasing module 6 within the air cavity. At this time, some of the degreased fumes are drawn outdoors through the duct by the range hood, while the remaining grease is drawn into the heat exchange component 4 of the kitchen air conditioner for heat exchange, and then enters the kitchen through the air outlet, thus providing cooling and increasing the airflow of the kitchen air conditioner. However, during the simultaneous operation of the range hood and kitchen air conditioner, the range hood draws fumes from indoors to outdoors, while the kitchen air conditioner draws fumes into the heat exchange component 4 for heat exchange. This creates a conflict between the air intake modes of the two devices, increasing overall energy consumption. Furthermore, when the indoor negative pressure increases, the airflow entering the kitchen air conditioner decreases. When the airflow entering the kitchen air conditioner for heat exchange is less than the airflow required by the current setting of the kitchen air conditioner fan, there is a possibility of drawing hot outdoor air into the kitchen air conditioner, further increasing its energy consumption.

[0043] This disclosure provides a method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner. When a range hood and a kitchen air conditioner are running simultaneously, the method adjusts the setting of the kitchen air conditioner according to the operating status of the range hood. This reduces conflicts between the range hood and the kitchen air conditioner in their air intake modes and prevents the kitchen air conditioner from drawing in hot air from the outside under negative pressure conditions, thereby helping to reduce the energy consumption of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0044] Combination Figure 2 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, the method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner specifically includes:

[0045] S101, the kitchen air conditioner obtains the fan speed setting of the range hood.

[0046] S102, when the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen air conditioner.

[0047] S103, when the range hood's fan speed is reduced, the kitchen air conditioner's fan speed is increased.

[0048] The method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner provided in this disclosure adjusts the kitchen air conditioner to a lower setting when the range hood is running at its highest setting, and vice versa. This reduces conflicts between the range hood and the air conditioner's suction modes and prevents the intake of hot air from the outside due to insufficient airflow into the kitchen air conditioner under negative pressure conditions, thereby helping to reduce the energy consumption of the kitchen air conditioner.

[0049] Optionally, when the range hood is running, the method for controlling the kitchen air conditioner also includes: detecting the position of a person; selecting the air outlet closest to the person's position; and adjusting the air guide plate corresponding to the nearest air outlet to the maximum air outlet angle.

[0050] When the range hood is running, the kitchen is under negative pressure. Compared to an air conditioner running alone, the airflow entering the air conditioner is reduced under negative pressure. At this time, activating the "wind-following-person" mode adjusts the air guide plate corresponding to the air outlet closest to the person to its maximum air outlet angle, causing the temperature around the person to drop rapidly. This reduces energy consumption while improving the comfort of the person.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner is provided, including:

[0052] S101, the kitchen air conditioner obtains the fan speed setting of the range hood.

[0053] S102, when the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen air conditioner.

[0054] S103, when the range hood's fan speed is reduced, the kitchen air conditioner's fan speed is increased.

[0055] S201: During the process of obtaining the fan speed setting of the range hood, the kitchen air conditioner detects the location of the human body.

[0056] S202, the kitchen air conditioner should select the air outlet closest to the human body.

[0057] S203, the kitchen air conditioner adjusts the air guide plate corresponding to the nearest air outlet to the maximum air outlet angle.

[0058] like Figure 4 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner is provided, including:

[0059] S101, the kitchen air conditioner obtains the fan speed setting of the range hood.

[0060] S102, when the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen air conditioner.

[0061] S103, when the range hood's fan speed is reduced, the kitchen air conditioner's fan speed is increased.

[0062] S301: After adjusting the fan speed of the kitchen air conditioner, the kitchen air conditioner detects the location of a person.

[0063] S302, the kitchen air conditioner selects the air outlet closest to the human body.

[0064] S303, the kitchen air conditioner adjusts the air guide plate corresponding to the nearest air outlet to the maximum air outlet angle.

[0065] Optionally, the method for controlling the kitchen air conditioner further includes: detecting the air inlet wind speed and fan speed setting; and downgrading the fan speed setting when the air inlet wind speed is lower than the wind speed threshold corresponding to the fan speed setting.

[0066] When the air intake velocity is lower than the threshold velocity corresponding to the fan speed setting, it indicates that the airflow entering the intake is less than the air volume required by the air conditioner. In this case, the fan speed should be reduced to a lower setting to decrease the air volume demanded by the air conditioner. This prevents the air conditioner from drawing in hot outdoor air, thus helping to reduce its energy consumption.

[0067] like Figure 5 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner is provided, including:

[0068] S101, the kitchen air conditioner obtains the fan speed setting of the range hood.

[0069] S102, when the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen air conditioner.

[0070] S103, when the range hood's fan speed is reduced, the kitchen air conditioner's fan speed is increased.

[0071] S401, after adjusting the fan speed setting of the kitchen air conditioner, the kitchen air conditioner detects the air intake wind speed and fan speed setting.

[0072] S402, when the air inlet wind speed is lower than the wind speed threshold corresponding to the fan speed setting, the kitchen air conditioner adjusts the fan speed setting to a lower level.

[0073] Optionally, the water cooling module and the semiconductor cooling module can be turned off when the air inlet speed is lower than the air speed threshold corresponding to the lowest fan speed setting.

[0074] The cooling capacity of the semiconductor refrigeration module is used for heat exchange with the air entering the air conditioner. When the air inlet velocity is lower than the threshold value corresponding to the lowest fan speed setting, the cooling capacity of the semiconductor refrigeration module exceeds the cooling capacity required for heat exchange, resulting in some wasted cooling capacity. Consequently, the cooling water used for heat exchange in the water-cooled module is also wasted. Therefore, shutting down both the water-cooled module and the semiconductor refrigeration module avoids wasted cooling capacity and saves water, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the air conditioner.

[0075] Optionally, before obtaining the fan speed setting of the range hood, the method further includes: detecting air quality and / or flue resistance; and adjusting the fan speed setting of the range hood based on the air quality and / or flue resistance.

[0076] Optionally, air quality testing may include detecting the concentration of cooking fumes or PM2.5 in the air.

[0077] This allows the range hood to prioritize meeting the emission needs of indoor cooking fumes or PM2.5, thereby improving indoor air quality.

[0078] Optionally, the flue resistance can be detected, including: monitoring the motor current; and calculating the flue resistance based on the motor current.

[0079] The resistance of the flue is directly proportional to the motor current. By calculating the resistance of the flue through the motor current, we can more intuitively understand the magnitude of the resistance of the flue.

[0080] Optionally, the flue resistance can be calculated based on the motor current, including: when the motor current is greater than a set current threshold within a set time, the flue resistance is high; when the motor current is less than a set current threshold within a set time, the flue resistance is low.

[0081] In actual operation, the motor current of a range hood will fluctuate. By comparing the current within a set time range with the current threshold, the problem of inaccurate detection results caused by large fluctuations in motor current in a short period of time can be avoided.

[0082] Optionally, the range hood's fan speed setting can be adjusted according to air quality, including: operating the range hood at high speed when the air quality is within a first set range; operating the range hood at low speed when the air quality is within a second set range; or turning off the range hood when the air quality is within a third set range. The first set range indicates poor air quality; the second set range indicates moderate air quality; and the third set range indicates good air quality.

[0083] Taking PM2.5 concentration detection as an example, the first set range includes 0–35 ug / m³. 3 The second setting range includes 35–75 ug / m 3 The third setting range includes 75ug / m3 and above.

[0084] This allows for a better match between the range hood's airflow and the indoor demand, thereby improving both indoor air quality and energy efficiency, achieving the goal of energy conservation.

[0085] Combination Figure 6 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner is provided, including:

[0086] S501, Kitchen air conditioner air quality test.

[0087] S502: When the air quality is within the first set range, the kitchen air conditioner increases the fan speed of the range hood.

[0088] S503: When the air quality is within the second set range, the kitchen air conditioner will reduce the fan speed of the range hood.

[0089] S504, when the air quality is within the third set range, the kitchen air conditioner turns off the range hood.

[0090] S101, the kitchen air conditioner obtains the fan speed setting of the range hood.

[0091] S102, when the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen air conditioner.

[0092] S103, when the range hood's fan speed is reduced, the kitchen air conditioner's fan speed is increased.

[0093] Optionally, the fan speed setting of the range hood can be adjusted according to the duct resistance, including: increasing the fan speed setting of the range hood when the duct resistance is high; and decreasing the fan speed setting of the range hood when the duct resistance is low.

[0094] This allows for better extraction of indoor fumes or PM2.5 from the outside, improving indoor air quality, and while meeting ventilation requirements, it also increases energy efficiency, achieving the goal of energy conservation.

[0095] Combination Figure 7 As shown in the embodiments of this disclosure, another method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner is provided, including:

[0096] S601, Kitchen air conditioner flue resistance test.

[0097] S602, when the air resistance in the flue is high, the kitchen air conditioner should be turned up to increase the fan speed of the range hood.

[0098] S602, when the air resistance in the flue is low, the kitchen air conditioner can be turned down to a lower fan speed setting for the range hood.

[0099] S101, the kitchen air conditioner obtains the fan speed setting of the range hood.

[0100] S102, when the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen air conditioner.

[0101] S103, when the range hood's fan speed is reduced, the kitchen air conditioner's fan speed is increased.

[0102] Combination Figure 8 As shown, this disclosure provides an apparatus for controlling a kitchen air conditioner, including a processor 700 and a memory 701. Optionally, the apparatus may further include a communication interface 702 and a bus 703. The processor 700, communication interface 702, and memory 701 can communicate with each other via the bus 703. The communication interface 702 can be used for information transmission. The processor 700 can call logical instructions in the memory 701 to execute the method for controlling the kitchen air conditioner described in the above embodiment.

[0103] Furthermore, the logic instructions in the aforementioned memory 701 can be implemented as software functional units and, when sold or used as independent products, can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0104] The memory 701, as a storage medium, can be used to store software programs and computer-executable programs, such as program instructions / modules corresponding to the methods in the embodiments of this disclosure. The processor 700 executes functional applications and data processing by running the program instructions / modules stored in the memory 701, thereby implementing the method for controlling the kitchen air conditioner in the above embodiments.

[0105] The memory 701 may include a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area may store the operating system and application programs required for at least one function; the data storage area may store data created based on the use of the terminal device. Furthermore, the memory 701 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory.

[0106] This disclosure provides a kitchen air conditioner, including, as in, Figure 1The kitchen air conditioner shown herein, and the aforementioned device for controlling the kitchen air conditioner, are described. The device for controlling the kitchen air conditioner is installed within the main body of the kitchen air conditioner. The installation relationship described herein is not limited to placement inside the kitchen air conditioner, but also includes installation connections with other components of the kitchen air conditioner, including but not limited to physical connections, electrical connections, or signal transmission connections. Those skilled in the art will understand that the device for controlling the kitchen air conditioner can be adapted to any suitable kitchen air conditioner body, thereby enabling other feasible embodiments.

[0107] This disclosure provides a storage medium storing computer-executable instructions configured to perform the above-described method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner.

[0108] The aforementioned storage media can be either transient computer-readable storage media or non-transitory computer-readable storage media. Non-transitory storage media include various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks, and can also be transient storage media.

[0109] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings fully illustrate embodiments of this disclosure to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments may include structural, logical, electrical, procedural, and other changes. The embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operation may vary. Parts and features of some embodiments may be included in or replace parts and features of other embodiments. Moreover, the terminology used in this application is for describing embodiments only and is not intended to limit the claims. As used in the description of embodiments and claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to equally include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the term “and / or” as used in this application means including one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations thereof. Additionally, when used in this application, the term "comprise" and its variations "comprises" and / or "comprising" refer to the presence of stated features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprises a..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, or apparatus that includes said element. In this document, each embodiment may focus on the differences from other embodiments, and similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to mutually. For methods, products, etc., disclosed in the embodiments, if they correspond to the method section disclosed in the embodiments, the relevant parts can be referred to the description of the method section.

[0110] Those skilled in the art will recognize that the units and algorithm steps of the various examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented in electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether these functions are implemented in hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0111] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the architecture, functionality, and operation of possible implementations of systems, methods, and computer program products according to embodiments of this disclosure. In this regard, each block in a flowchart or block diagram may represent a module, segment, or portion of code containing one or more executable instructions for implementing a specified logical function. In some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the blocks may occur in a different order than that shown in the drawings. For example, two consecutive blocks may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. In the descriptions corresponding to the flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings, the operations or steps corresponding to different blocks may also occur in a different order than disclosed in the description, and sometimes there is no specific order between different operations or steps. For example, two consecutive operations or steps may actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they may sometimes be executed in reverse order, depending on the functions involved. Each block in a block diagram and / or flowchart, and combinations of blocks in a block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented using a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or action, or using a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

Claims

1. A method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner, the kitchen air conditioner comprising: The housing includes an inner cavity, an air inlet, and an air outlet. The inner cavity serves as a shared air chamber with the range hood, and the air inlet and air outlet are connected to the inner cavity. An air supply module draws airflow from the inner cavity into a kitchen air conditioner, which then exchanges heat and blows it out from the air outlet. The method comprises: To obtain the fan speed setting of the range hood; If the range hood's fan speed is increased, adjust the fan speed of the small kitchen's air conditioner; or, If the range hood's fan speed is reduced, increase the fan speed of the kitchen air conditioner. Test the air intake speed and fan speed setting of the kitchen air conditioner; When the airflow speed at the air inlet is lower than the wind speed threshold corresponding to the fan speed setting, the fan speed setting will be downgraded.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the range hood is running, it also includes: Detecting human body position; Select the air outlet that is closest to the human body; Adjust the air guide plate corresponding to the nearest air outlet to the maximum air outlet angle.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the kitchen air conditioner includes a water-cooled module for water-cooled heat dissipation; and a semiconductor refrigeration module located inside the housing, the semiconductor refrigeration module including a cooling surface and a heat-dissipating surface, the heat-dissipating surface being in thermal contact with the water-cooled module, characterized in that, The method further includes: shutting down the water cooling module and the semiconductor cooling module when the air inlet wind speed is lower than the wind speed threshold corresponding to the lowest fan speed setting.

4. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, Before obtaining the fan speed setting of the range hood, it also includes: Detect air quality and / or flue resistance; Adjust the fan speed setting of the range hood according to air quality and / or flue resistance.

5. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Testing flue resistance includes: Monitor motor current; The flue resistance is calculated based on the motor current.

6. The method according to claim 5, characterized in that, The flue resistance is calculated based on the motor current, including: If the motor current exceeds the set current threshold within a set time, the flue resistance will be high. When the motor current is less than the set current threshold within a set time, the flue resistance is low.

7. The method according to claim 4, characterized in that, Adjust the fan speed setting of the range hood according to the air quality, including: If the air quality is within the first set range, increase the fan speed of the range hood; or... If the air quality is within the second set range, reduce the fan speed of the range hood; or, Turn off the range hood when the air quality is within the third set range; The first setting range indicates poor air quality; the second setting range indicates moderate air quality; and the third setting range indicates good air quality.

8. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Adjusting the range hood's fan speed setting based on the flue resistance includes: If the air resistance in the flue is high, increase the fan speed setting of the range hood; or... If the air resistance in the flue is low, adjust the fan speed setting of the range hood to a lower level.

9. A device for controlling a kitchen air conditioner, comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions, characterized in that, The processor is configured to, when running the program instructions, execute the method for controlling a kitchen air conditioner as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A kitchen air conditioner, comprising: The housing includes an inner cavity, an air inlet, and an air outlet, wherein the inner cavity serves as a shared air chamber with the range hood, and the air inlet and air outlet are connected to the inner cavity; an air supply module draws the airflow from the inner cavity into the kitchen air conditioner, and after heat exchange, blows it out from the air outlet, characterized in that it further includes the device for controlling the kitchen air conditioner as described in claim 9.

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